Serologic testing for Bartonella in Manitoba, Canada, 2010-2020: a retrospective case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bartonella are gram-negative bacilli not identified by routine bacterial culture. The objectives of this study were to review the results of all serologic testing for Bartonella ordered in Manitoba, Canada, and to review cases with positive test results among adults to assess species identification, risk factors, clinical manifestations and outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective study included all Bartonella serologic tests ordered in Manitoba and performed at the National Microbiology Laboratory, Winnipeg, from Jan. 1, 2010, until Dec. 31, 2020. We analyzed the aggregate data for all serologic tests for Bartonella for patients of all ages. We reviewed the charts of adult (age ≥ 18 yr) patients with serologic positivity for Bartonella<

SUBMITTER: Boodman C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177198 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature